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Lepontine Alps |
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Lepontine AlpsSegment of the central Alps along the Italian-Swiss border. It is bordered by the Pennine Alps in the west and southwest and the Italian lake district in the south; its highest peak, Mount Leone, rises to 11,657 ft (3,553 m) and lies at its western end. Important passes include Simplon, Saint Gotthard, Lukmanier, and San Bernardino. Lepontine Alps a mountain range in the Western Alps on the Italo-Swiss border, between Simplon Pass in the west and the Lower Rhine in the East. Length, approximately 130 km; altitude, up to 3,578 m. The range is composed of granites, gneisses, and schists. The narrow ridges have sharp, alpine summits. There are small glaciers and perpetual snows. Broad-leaved and coniferous forests are found on the slopes; at heights exceeding 1,600–1,800 m there are mountain shrubs and meadows. Highways and railroad tunnels run through the St. Gotthard and Simplon passes. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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